5 Best New Netflix Series To Binge-Watch This Week (November 2–6, 2026)

Published Nov 1, 2026, 7:16 PM EST

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Netflix has five standout shows to watch during the first week of November 2026, from returning favorites and new thrillers to acclaimed dramas and fresh animated releases. While Netflix has a great slate of new releases to kick off November, some of the best shows to binge-watch on the platform remain the top-performing shows right now, including Below, East of Eden, and The Diplomat season 4.

That said, this week brings a wide array of exciting new additions, some of which are not even Netflix original series. Whether you're looking for something quick to stream in just one night or your new favorite comfort show to turn back into throughout the month, these are the top five new series on Netflix that are actually worth your time. Also, be sure to check out ScreenRant's updated streaming guides for Prime Video, Apple TV, and Paramount+ this week.

Will Trent

All four seasons of Will Trent will be added to Netflix on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The celebrated crime drama originally aired on ABC and was available to stream on Hulu with Disney+. Now, for the first time ever, Will Trent will be available to stream on Netflix for subscribers to enjoy worldwide, with all four seasons and 59 episodes. Will Trent follows the titular special agent who works for the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, once a foster child who was abandoned at birth determined to make sure no more children experience similar hardships as him. Will Trent earned a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 74% and is sure to be a hit on Netflix this week.

Bass X Machina

One of the most exciting new releases on Netflix this week is undoubtedly Bass X Machina, the 6-part cyberpunk animated series that is sure to make a statement on global viewership charts in the coming days. Bass X Machina takes place in a lawless atmosphere full of outlaws, machines, and other paranormal threats, where a father must protect his family and community by any means necessary. Set in an alternate version of the American Wild West era, Bass X Machina might be the most immersive new addition to Netflix this week, with jaw-dropping visuals and a story promised to keep viewers hooked throughout.

Rectify

Rectify is often considered one of the best series of the 2010s even though it mostly slides under the radar. The series consists of four seasons and earned a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%, paired with an equally impressive RT audience score of 92%. The psychological drama series premiered in 2013 and ran through 2016 on SundanceTV, following a man named Daniel Holden who was placed on death row in Georgia for nearly two decades before new DNA evidence calls his conviction into question. If you're looking for a new long-term binge on Netflix this week, Rectify is about as good as it gets.

A Couple Of Lies

A Couple of Lies premiered last week on Netflix and has become one of the most popular series on the platform ever since, currently ranking #3 on the streamer's worldwide viewership chart. A Couple of Lies consists of only four episodes and follows two families in Europe who swap houses for a seemingly idyllic vacation, only to realize that they are playing a sinister game of surveillance and manipulation. If you're searching for a series to start and finish in just one night, A Couple of Lies is one of the best new series on Netflix that is truly worth the binge.

Black Doves

Black Doves season 2 is the best new show to binge-watch on Netflix this week, thanks to the star-powered lead performance by Keira Knightley. The highly anticipated spy thriller returns on Thursday, November 5, with six new episodes, adding to its 6-part debut season that earned a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. Black Doves will continue to follow Knightley's protagonist, Helen Webb, a member of a secret society based in London that infiltrates global governments for the highest bidder. For these reasons and more, Black Doves season 2 is the absolute best show worth watching on Netflix this week.

Black Doves - Season 2